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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 687.12 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 687.12 and 276.88 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 687.12 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/687.12 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 687.12 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 190,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,249.79/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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